2011 Recruits

This took me a while so I hope you guys like it. This will have my analysis and an Espn(an insidemdsports.com scouting report, but they are affiliated with espn) scouting report to go with it, I also rate our chances on getting each recruit.

1. Quinn Cook: Position: Point Gaurd. Height/Weight:6.0ft, 166 lbs.
Scouting Report: Cook was one of the major standouts (U16 Team USA Trials) due to his feathery shooting touch and surprisingly solid point guard play. He doesn't possess the ideal size for the Division I level, but he certainly has the game for it. Prior to seeing him at the trials, I envisioned Cook as an undersized 2-guard, but he definitely showed here that point guard is his projected position at the next level. The point guard crop wasn't special with the exception of Anthony Wroten Jr., but Cook was the best combination of scorer/playmaker of the bunch. Besides his tremendous shooting touch, Cook changes speed very well and threw some dynamite passes in transition. In addition, he executed the pick-n-roll very well and facilitated the offense on a high-level. When he didn't dish off to his teammates he has an innate ability to score amongst the bigs, including a soft floater.
My Take: Our chances weren't very good until we got Pe'shon Howard( Quinn and Pe'Shon are good friends). But since we have gotten Pe'shon are chances have improved quite a bit. I recently spoke to Quinn and he said he is intrested in Maryland. Right now I think our chances are pretty good.

2. Michael Gbinije: Position: Small Forward. Height/Weight:6'7. 180 lbs.

Scouting Report: This long and athletic wing does a great job running the lane in transition where he is a consistent finisher. Gbinije is a good ball handler when attacking from the wing with one or two dribbles and elevating into a smooth pull up jumper. He can also knock down the open three off the catch and can pull up over defenders off the dribble. H is a decent passer but needs to be more of a presence on the glass given his great size and strength for a player his age. Gbinije has a scorer's mentality and the skill to produce numbers. He is a capable of defending both wing positions and has continued to improve. Gbinije has great upside and was an easy selection for the all Underclassmen Team at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.
My Take:Looked him up but it doesn't seem like there is much intrest from him.( although terrell stoglin came out of nowhere)The kid is super athletic and I would love to have him, but I don't really like our chances.

3. Trevor Cooney: Position: Shooting Gaurd. Height/Weight: 6'4. 185lbs.

Scouting Report: Cooney has range that extends well beyond the 3-point line and will connect on jumpers with ease from distance. He also can hit 3s in transition on the break, but he needs to continue to improve his shot selection, as he sometimes tends to shoot ill-advised treys. He sometimes shoots the 3 off-balance and turns his shoulders away from the rim when he shoots jumpers, causing him sometimes to miss, though he has a high release and when he gets his feet set, the shot is usually money. He has decent quickness and can get into the lane off the dribble. When he plays the point, he has great size for the position, but he sometimes looks to shoot first when he initiates the offense. He has decent vision and can find open teammates for scoring chances.
My Take: This kid can shoot the basketball. He lights it up from the 3-point line. He reminds me of a less douchy J.J Reddick. I like our chances, I don't know why, but I think this kid is coming to Maryland.

4. Jordan Goodman: Position: Small Forward. Height/Weight: 6'8 1/2. 195 lbs.
My Take: Sorry, no scouting report here but you guys still get me. This kid is supposudly really, really good. He was a phenom coming into high school and was said to be the next kevin durant. Our chances are really good.( he almost committed to Maryland as a freshman)He might have problems with academics, so we'll have to wait and see with those, but overall I really want this kid.

5. Mikael Hopkins: Position:Power Forward. Height/Weight: 6'8. 215 lbs.

Scouting Report: Mikael is a skilled combo post player. He can be effective at either the high post or the low post. He has solid scoring skills from either position. Hopkins is a decent shooter with range to 15 feet. He is also good off the dribble for a 4 man. He is able to drive to the basket effectively from the mid post. Defensively he is solid. He can block shots though he should not be considered a shotblocker right now. He is a solid athlete and should be a solid defender in the future with more strength and effort on that end of the court. Hopkins is a decent rebounder that could easily improve with added effort. He has had issues with being inconsistent with his effort in the past. He has a tendency to disappear at times and can appear soft. He has the talent to be an elite player once he learns to let his motor run at all times.
My Take: Kid has got game, he is a beast. He shoots well for his size and has good range for his size. Good athlete. I don't really know what our chances are with him, but I'll take a guess and say they're OK.

6. Sterling Gibbs: Position: Point Gaurd/ Shooting Gaurd. Height/Weight: 6'0. 177 lbs.

Scouting Report: Gibbs started off very strong at the beginning of camp and then his play leveled off a bit as time wore on. He is a steady point guard prospect that "thinks" scoring first rather than setting up his teammates. He has a decent frame with adequate length and shows good speed and quickness, especially in transition. He advances the ball well on the break and he has definitely improved his half-court game management since the June mini-camp. He changes speeds very well to keep defenders off balance and he has the ability to get into the lane and make plays. He has a pretty potent floater and he will locate the open man, but he does have a tendency to leave his feet while passing in the lane-making him prone to charging into defenders. His jump shot is steady when he gets his feet set and he can knock down the 3-point shot, but he has a very low release which results in his shot being flat. Overall, Gibbs is a solid high-major point guard prospect that understands the game and has continued to progress as a playmaker.
My Take: He is really good, just look at his offers. He is deciding sometime soon, or at least cutting down his list. Our chances seem at east pretty good, I think we're in his top 3.
7. Cezar Guerrero: Position: Point Gaurd. Height/Weight: 6'0. 165 lbs.

Scouting Report: He competed at a much better level of prep competition as a sophomore than he did as a freshman (when he attended Bellflower/St. John Bosco, a member of the Trinity League that includes the likes of Santa Ana/Mater Dei and Rancho Santa Margarita/Santa Margarita). He was a prolific scorer for his high school team this past season but has seemed to be looking to become more of a "true point guard" on the traveling team circuit this spring. Guerrero's release and form on his jump shot are spot-on, with his range easily to the 3-point line. He's got high-level speed with the ball but needs to govern his acceleration at times and not force action quite as frequently. Defensively, he needs to focus on soundly containing dribblers and not reach or jump passing lanes as often.
My Take: Our chances aren't very good, but you never know. He has a Greivis swag to him. But again, I don't like our chances.

8. Desmond Hubert: Position: Center. Height/Weight: 6'8. 195 lbs.

My Take: No scouting report for these last three, sorry. Well, he's tall, and tall is good in basketball. Our chances are pretty good because we were on him fast.

9. Devin Langford: Position: Small Forward. Height/Weight: 6'5. 185 lbs.

My Take: He could be our first commit for the class, but I don't know. Im guessing our chances are pretty good.

10. Hunter Mickelson: Position: Power Forward. Height/Weight: 6'9. 205 lbs.

My Take: We just got on this guy in the last few months, he's pretty good, but he's getting intrest from some really good schools.

Sorry I don't have scouting reports for the last 3. I'm not a member to any premium sites except I'm an ESPN insider and I can't release the scouting reports. What do you guys think of the 2011 recruits?